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as in energy
a spiritual force that is held to emanate from or give animation to living beings
the Eastern holistic philosophy that unhappy thoughts disrupt the vibrations from one's energy field, causing illness
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as in odor
a special quality or impression associated with something
although the murders happened long ago, visitors to the house claim that it still gives off unsettling vibrations
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Recent Examples of vibrations
The vibrations are converted into electrical signals and analyzed using deep learning algorithms developed by Appaji and his team at the university in collaboration with Dozee.
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IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2026
Vital signs, such as breathing and heartbeats, naturally generate low-frequency vibrations that cause the skull to vibrate.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
So the team subjected the capsule to vibrations in the lab to ensure everything would still work after that kind of extreme shaking.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
To bolster noise dampening, the Light Mount backs up its silent switches with three layers of foam and silicone to absorb vibrations and fill any echoey, empty space inside the keyboard's chassis.
—Aubrey Jowers, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Inside, the automatic PF770 caliber beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) and delivers a solid 60-hour power reserve.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
The visual effect provokes strikes, but the vibrations also stimulate the receptors in a bass's lateral line.
—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
The test demonstrated that antimatter can be transported and, specifically, that the vibrations of the truck do not disturb the vacuum.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
These vibrations resonate within the sinus cavities, stimulating the surrounding tissues and encouraging natural mucus drainage.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2026
Vital signs, such as breathing and heartbeats, naturally generate low-frequency vibrations that cause the skull to vibrate.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
So the team subjected the capsule to vibrations in the lab to ensure everything would still work after that kind of extreme shaking.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
To bolster noise dampening, the Light Mount backs up its silent switches with three layers of foam and silicone to absorb vibrations and fill any echoey, empty space inside the keyboard's chassis.
—Aubrey Jowers, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Inside, the automatic PF770 caliber beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) and delivers a solid 60-hour power reserve.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
The visual effect provokes strikes, but the vibrations also stimulate the receptors in a bass's lateral line.
—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
The test demonstrated that antimatter can be transported and, specifically, that the vibrations of the truck do not disturb the vacuum.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
These vibrations resonate within the sinus cavities, stimulating the surrounding tissues and encouraging natural mucus drainage.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibrations
Noun
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Your natural warmth should return after a short recharge, giving you the energy to handle any ongoing matters.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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Daisie, 14, full of laughter and positive energy, is a one-of-a-kind personality.—
The Star
April 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Purchasing a model that has antimicrobial protection means the bristles are treated to fight odor-causing bacteria, mold and mildew.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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An early morning Delta Air Lines flight bound for Seattle (SEA) returned to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) shortly after takeoff Wednesday when an odor was detected on board, a Delta Air Lines spokesperson said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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But inside, up on the eighth floor where the writers worked in silence, Rainey’s world unfolded for me in Technicolor, lit by her fiery aura.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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But the aura of deep spirituality and tangible history is impressive.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
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In mid-April, MMCD staff will be working on foot and in the air across the Twin Cities, looking for trouble spots in marshes and wetlands.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Orion's toilet uses air flow to pull solid and fluid waste away from the body and into containers.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Other barriers to having home-cooked, nutritious food could include lack of motivation, medications or losing the sense of taste or smell that may lead to apathy about food.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The earthy, herbaceous scent is described by various commenters as a match for the smell left behind on your fingers after picking a fresh tomato off the vine, or the experience of walking through a garden.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Family, friends reeling from loss In a note about the tragedy, Metayer Bowen’s family reflected on her role as a daughter, aunt and friend.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Those notes of fragility lent weight to the question of whether Sal would live or die once the police closed in.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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This visual story captures the festival’s scale, atmosphere, fashion and crowd energy throughout the grounds.—
Miami Herald newsroom,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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Despite the fact that small space objects are constantly crashing into the Earth's atmosphere, the amount of fireballs reported in 2026 is more than usual.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Vibrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibrations. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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